Historical building near Perugia, with tower, swimming pool and 2 ha of land

Brief description

Renovated historical building, built around a watchtower, divisible in 5-6 apartments, surrounded by 2 hectares of land, with a swimming pool, various outbuildings and sheds.

Geographic position

The Palazzo Nobile della Cornia is located on a flat area at the foot of Monte Malbe, 10 minutes by car from Perugia and less than one hour from Cortona (38 km) and Arezzo (86 km). The nearest built-up area is only 800 m away, perfect for your daily errands.

The ideal place for those who love Lake Trasimeno, which is just 13 km away (10 minutes by car).

The property is immersed in Umbria’s beautiful rolling green hills. It's a haven of privacy, surrounded by a fruit orchard and high trunk trees inside a private plot of over 2 hectares.

The airport of Perugia is the nearest one (29 km away, meaning half an hour by car); whereas the airports of Florence (115 km) and Ancona (139 km) are two hours away.

Description of buildings

This property is the largest portion of a tiny village built around an eleventh-century watchtower, which has been transformed over the centuries into a palace, then a small border barrack, a hunting pavilion, a stage station and a dwelling for travellers headed to Perugia or for those who were crossing Italy from one sea to the other.

Even if it’s a portion of the entire property, Palazzo Nobile della Cornia is a haven of privacy, thanks to the private land that surrounds it.

Today, the facility stretches over 945 m² (net saleable area) and is intended for accommodation purposes. It counts 5 apartments, large communal areas, and a fully equipped kitchen where you can organise small events for 30-40 people in the winter and 80-100 people in the summer, still being possible to get back being a single home for a large family. 

The communal area, kitchen, two storage rooms and one bathroom are on the ground floor of the main portion (this portion can also be transformed into a single apartment of over 250 square meters). The upper floors house 3 independent apartments:

Apartment 1 - First floor

The apartment consists of a large living room, a kitchen with a dining area, a sitting room, a study, four bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Energy class: G. EP gl,nren: 165,490 KWh/m² per year.

Apartments 2 and 3 - Second floor

Both these apartments have a kitchen/living room, two bedrooms and a bathroom.

On this floor, there are also an additional room with a bathroom, an independent staircase from the first floor, two lofts and a storage room.

Energy class of both the apartments: F. EP gl,nren: 212,820 KWh/m² per year.

The left wing of the residence houses other two apartments with an independent entrance and a technical room:

Apartment 4 - Ground floor

It consists of a living room with a kitchenette and two bedrooms, both with an en-suite bathroom.

Energy class: G. EP gl,nren: 221,580 KWh/m² per year.

Apartment 5 - Ground and first floor

The entrance is on the first floor, where there are the living room, a kitchenette, two bedrooms with a private bathroom and an additional bedroom with a bathroom on the ground floor (and direct access also from the outside).

Energy class: G. EP gl,nren: 221,580 KWh/m² per year.

The property also has three useful outbuildings (14 m², 22 m² and 33 m²,respectively), which can be used as a storage room or warehouse, and three sheds (54 m², 69 m² and 98 m²,respectively).

State and finishing

This property was acquired by the current owners at the end of the 19th century and was an excellent commercial farm specialised in the cultivation of mulberry for silkworms. Once the fortune of autochthonous silk was over, both the palace and the tower were turned into a summer country house. Now, it’s a house and an accommodation business.

The accurate and conservative renovation has maintained the old charm of the historical residence, thanks to the traditional external finishes, artisan terracotta floors, ceilings with wooden beams, large and cosy fireplaces, and internal and external solid wood fixtures.

External areas

The surrounding 2-hectare land (20,840 m²) includes a garden and a fruit orchard.

The 15x8 m swimming pool (2.40 m deep) is surrounded by tables, chairs and sunbeds, arranged to ensure everyone’s privacy.

There’s also a large and shady private parking lot.

Use and potential uses

Palazzo Nobile della Cornia is the perfect place for those who a looking for a property immersed in Umbria’s nature and want to start a profitable accommodation business. Thanks to the fact that it’s divided into apartments and is 10 minutes away from Perugia by car, this residence is the perfect solution also for multiple families that want to stay close yet maintain their privacy.

Blueprints

Distances e posizione

Umbria - Italy

Neighboring regions: Toscany, Lazio, Marche

Main centers: Perugia, Assisi, Spoleto, Todi, Orvieto, Gubbio, Spello

 

Characteristics: 

Often called the “green heart of Italy,” Umbria enchants national and international buyers with its rolling hills, olive groves, vineyards and timeless medieval towns. Authentic and deeply spiritual, the region is ideal for those seeking privacy, tranquility and a slower pace of life—far from the crowds of mass tourism, yet always close to charming historic centers and cultural treasures.

Umbria is often considered the sister of Tuscany: a green and hilly land rich in vineyards, olive groves and artistic heritage. Perfectly placed in Central Italy, between Rome and Florence, it offers easy access to world-renowned art cities and enchanting medieval towns such as Perugia (home to an important international university), Spoleto, Orvieto, Todi, Assisi and Spello. Just 15 minutes from Perugia lies Lake Trasimeno, the fourth largest lake in Italy after Como, a favorite destination for sailing, outdoor activities and relaxation.

The climate is mild and pleasant all year round, with winters rarely falling below zero and summers averaging around 25°C. Beyond its landscapes, Umbria is also alive with major cultural events such as the Festival dei Due Mondi in Spoleto and Umbria Jazz in Perugia, along with countless local festivals that, especially in summer, bring small villages and historic piazzas to life.

 

Property offer

Here, traditional stone farmhouses—very similar in style to those of neighboring Tuscany, yet often more accessible in price—are among the most requested properties. Many have been carefully restored, with private gardens, panoramic pools and mature parks. Perfect as a private retreat, they are also excellent investment opportunities thanks to the strong demand for luxury holiday rentals.

Umbria enjoys a strategic location: it borders Tuscany, is less than two hours from both Rome and Florence, and offers easy access to major art cities such as Perugia, Assisi, Orvieto, Todi and Spoleto. Beyond farmhouses, buyers are also drawn to historic villas, castles, monasteries and apartments in perfectly preserved medieval towns such as Spello, Trevi and Montefalco.

For those dreaming of a second home in Italy, Umbria combines authenticity, natural beauty, cultural richness and investment potential—making it one of the most appealing destinations for national and international buyers today.